Evolution is a change over time. The earth is very young!
Discussion… Evolution is not a decision. Organisms to make changes based on what they like
Exploration:
Natural Selection classroom game
Natural Selection
Phylogenetic trees – taxonomy
Share kingdoms and the fact that it’s artificial (5 kingdoms to 7 kingdoms to 3 domains)
Why would species die out? Extinction
Antibiotic resistance, etc.
Explanation:
“Habitat Change” – from formative assessment book
Exploration:
Human Being genetic disorders:
Sickle Cell
Huntington’s
Explanation: How can some of these disorders be fixed?
Prompt: Does the therapeutic benefit of embryonic stem cell therapy justify the destruction of human embryos?
Stem cells
Pros and Cons
Extension:
Give them time to write an argument, with supports, then the counterclaim with one support.
Engagement:
Discuss types of mutations
Evolution is a change over time. The earth is very young!
Discussion… Evolution is not a decision. Organisms to make changes based on what they like
Exploration:
Natural Selection classroom game
Natural Selection
Explanation:
“Habitat Change” – from formative assessment book
Exploration:
Human Being genetic disorders:
Explanation:
How can some of these disorders be fixed?
Prompt:
Does the therapeutic benefit of embryonic stem cell therapy justify the destruction of human embryos?
Extension:
Give them time to write an argument, with supports, then the counterclaim with one support.
Microscope Time!
Begin with cheek cell slides, to review scope use